January weather in Niagara Falls, NY
The average temperature in Niagara Falls in January is 26.0°F (18.6°F–33.4°F). Average precipitation: 2.59 inches. Average snowfall is 22.3 inches.
January is a winter month in Niagara Falls, and is cooler than the annual average of 49.3°F. Daily temperatures swing about 14.8°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 18 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 9h 9m. For travel, January is cold.
Avg High
33.4°F
Avg Low
18.6°F
Precipitation
2.59 in
Snow
22.3 in
January records in Niagara Falls
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | 54.0°F (2019) | -2.0°F (2018) | 0.61 in (2019) |
| January 2 | 55.9°F (2000) | 1.0°F (2001) | 0.96 in (2021) |
| January 3 | 55.9°F (2004) | 1.0°F (2014) | 0.51 in (1999) |
| January 4 | 57.0°F (2000) | -9.0°F (1996) | 0.92 in (2015) |
| January 5 | 62.1°F (1997) | -7.1°F (1996) | 0.80 in (2007) |
| January 6 | 57.0°F (1998) | -15.0°F (1996) | 0.46 in (2014) |
| January 7 | 61.0°F (2008) | -2.9°F (2014) | 0.78 in (1998) |
| January 8 | 63.0°F (2008) | -2.9°F (1996) | 0.77 in (1998) |
| January 9 | 57.9°F (2008) | -6.0°F (2004) | 0.49 in (1998) |
| January 10 | 50.0°F (2016) | -9.0°F (2004) | 1.22 in (2024) |
| January 11 | 55.9°F (2006) | -0.9°F (1996) | 0.56 in (2004) |
| January 12 | 61.0°F (2018) | 12.0°F (2009) | 0.36 in (2007) |
| January 13 | 64.9°F (2005) | 0.0°F (2004) | 0.50 in (1993) |
| January 14 | 64.0°F (1995) | -4.0°F (2015) | 0.79 in (1992) |
| January 15 | 62.1°F (1995) | -7.1°F (2015) | 1.08 in (1995) |
| January 16 | 46.9°F (2016) | -11.0°F (1994) | 0.35 in (1991) |
| January 17 | 52.0°F (1990) | -6.0°F (2011) | 1.67 in (2022) |
| January 18 | 59.0°F (1996) | -6.0°F (2011) | 0.72 in (2017) |
| January 19 | 61.0°F (1996) | -9.0°F (1994) | 0.94 in (1996) |
| January 20 | 54.0°F (2006) | -4.0°F (1994) | 1.51 in (1995) |
| January 21 | 46.0°F (2017) | -9.0°F (2005) | 0.31 in (1993) |
| January 22 | 54.0°F (2017) | -6.0°F (2005) | 0.27 in (1999) |
| January 23 | 54.0°F (1999) | -5.1°F (2005) | 0.32 in (1992) |
| January 24 | 48.9°F (1999) | -11.9°F (2011) | 0.91 in (2019) |
| January 25 | 53.1°F (1990) | -9.9°F (2004) | 1.50 in (2010) |
| January 26 | 46.9°F (2017) | -0.9°F (1994) | 1.26 in (2024) |
| January 27 | 51.1°F (1990) | -13.0°F (2003) | 0.68 in (2012) |
| January 28 | 50.0°F (1990) | -11.0°F (2005) | 0.56 in (1994) |
| January 29 | 48.0°F (2006) | -2.0°F (2000) | 0.60 in (2006) |
| January 30 | 59.0°F (2013) | -9.0°F (2003) | 0.74 in (2013) |
| January 31 | 62.1°F (2013) | -7.1°F (1994) | 0.61 in (2002) |